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What Does This MRI Report Indicate?

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Posted on Mon, 12 Oct 2015
Question: Mri shows supraspinatus tendinosis on my rigjt shoulder.and acromioclavicular joint arthopathy.how to treat this injury?am goin for physiotherapy from past 2 months.
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Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Impingement syndrome may require arthroscopic decompression surgery

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

Thanks for the query.

Your are having Rotator cuff tendinitis due to Impingement syndrome and arthropathy of AC joint. This could indicate that there may be sharp bony points under the acromion which is scratching against the Supraspinatus tendon and causing inflammation or tendinitis.

I would analyse the space between the Acromion and the Supraspinatus tendon. If it is less then I would recommend an arthroscopic or key hole surgery sub acromial decompression to increase this space so that the tendon does not get eroded further and then physiotherapy will help bring back the strength of this muscle with appropriate medication and precautions.

This needs to be discussed with your Sports Medicine specialist or Shoulder surgeon to decide if physiotherapy alone is enough or combined surgery and physiotherapy is needed.

Avoid lifting weights or lifting the arm under resistance much overhead.

Apply hot packs and perform shoulder range of movement exercises.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (2 hours later)
Thank you sir for your reply
I discussed with my.physiotherapist and orthopedic dr.and showed them my mri reports.they told me take tendocare tablet and apply heat pack and do light exercise.can u please tell how much time does this take to recover?should i show you my mri reports?
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Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
4 to 6 weeks to heal tendon damage

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

This may take a 4 to 6 weeks for recovery. You should be cautious and avoid lifting weights or doing any overhead activity yet you should do full shoulder physiotherapy by a good Physiotherapist.

Eat healthy and keep well hydrated.

I hope I have answered your query.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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What Does This MRI Report Indicate?

Brief Answer: Impingement syndrome may require arthroscopic decompression surgery Detailed Answer: Hi there. Welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for the query. Your are having Rotator cuff tendinitis due to Impingement syndrome and arthropathy of AC joint. This could indicate that there may be sharp bony points under the acromion which is scratching against the Supraspinatus tendon and causing inflammation or tendinitis. I would analyse the space between the Acromion and the Supraspinatus tendon. If it is less then I would recommend an arthroscopic or key hole surgery sub acromial decompression to increase this space so that the tendon does not get eroded further and then physiotherapy will help bring back the strength of this muscle with appropriate medication and precautions. This needs to be discussed with your Sports Medicine specialist or Shoulder surgeon to decide if physiotherapy alone is enough or combined surgery and physiotherapy is needed. Avoid lifting weights or lifting the arm under resistance much overhead. Apply hot packs and perform shoulder range of movement exercises. I hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries. Regards, Dr. Aashish Raghu